SoundCloud
SoundCloud: The Music You Love
Snapshot
Publisher DNA
What defines SoundCloud?
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Portfolio
What does SoundCloud ship?
Apps
1 app analysed
Hear what’s next in music: DJ sets, deep cuts, playlists and offline music
Community-driven interaction tools build high-retention social loops
- Extensive music library and niche artist availability provide value for listeners seeking non-mainstream content
- Aggressive ad frequency and duration disrupt the listening experience for users on the free tier
Distributed across 20 markets, strongest in Europe.
Based on 1 of 1 app with localized market data · last scanned .
Americas (4)
- Brazil1 / 1
- Canada1 / 1
- Mexico1 / 1
- United States1 / 1
Europe (9)
- France1 / 1
- Germany1 / 1
- Italy1 / 1
- Netherlands1 / 1
- Portugal1 / 1
›+4 more europe markets
- Spain1 / 1
- Sweden1 / 1
- Turkey1 / 1
- United Kingdom1 / 1
Asia-Pacific (7)
- Australia1 / 1
- India1 / 1
- Indonesia1 / 1
- Japan1 / 1
- Singapore1 / 1
›+2 more asia-pacific markets
- South Korea1 / 1
- Vietnam1 / 1
Core markets (1/1 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
1
Positive apps
0
Neutral / mixed
0
Negative apps
75/100
Avg sentiment score
Rivals
Who does SoundCloud compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(1)
Audiomack competes by offering free offline music downloads and local file playback, directly addressing the primary user complaint regarding the removal of free offline listening on SoundCloud.
Contenders(10)
Both platforms compete for the same music streaming audience, with Amazon Music using Prime-bundled pricing and a massive catalog to capture listeners who might otherwise use SoundCloud for discovery.
Both platforms compete for music streaming time, but Apple Music targets listeners seeking lossless audio quality while SoundCloud captures independent creators and listeners via an open, ad-supported discovery model.
Deezer competes for the same music streaming audience by offering an algorithm-driven listening experience that contrasts with the community-led discovery model of SoundCloud.
Both platforms compete for listeners seeking non-mainstream content, specifically niche audio variations like remixes and live sets, while utilizing freemium models to capture the same music discovery audience.
Both platforms compete for audio listening time by offering free, ad-supported tiers that include music, podcasts, and live commentary.
TREBEL competes by offering free, on-demand offline playback, directly addressing the primary user complaint regarding the removal of free offline listening on SoundCloud.
Both platforms compete for the same listener base by offering personalized music discovery and streaming, though they differ in content focus: SoundCloud prioritizes independent creator uploads while Pandora emphasizes algorithmic station generation.
Both platforms compete for the same music listener base via freemium models, though SoundCloud focuses on independent discovery while Spotify targets broad, cross-device consumption.
Both platforms compete for music streaming market share, but they target distinct segments: SoundCloud focuses on independent discovery and social interaction, while TIDAL targets audiophiles seeking lossless audio quality.
TuneIn Radio competes for the same audio time-budget by offering live AM/FM radio, sports, and news broadcasts, which diverts listeners away from SoundCloud's independent music and DJ-focused catalog.
Same space(20)
Shazam serves as a discovery funnel for SoundCloud users by identifying tracks in real-time, though it lacks the social interaction tools found in the source app.
Castbox captures the podcast-listening segment of SoundCloud's user base, offering specialized tools for long-form audio discovery.
Yandex Music provides a bundled streaming experience that competes with SoundCloud's discovery features through personalized recommendation algorithms.
Groovepad targets the amateur creator segment of SoundCloud's audience by providing a grid-based beat-making interface for mobile production.
Samsung Music serves as a local playback utility for Galaxy users, acting as a secondary player for offline files alongside SoundCloud's streaming focus.
EQUALS maps social interaction onto music listening, directly competing with SoundCloud's community-driven interaction tools.
Melody Beat serves as an offline-first player, appealing to SoundCloud users who want to avoid data usage and ad interruptions.
LINE MUSIC integrates with the LINE messaging app, serving as a social music utility that overlaps with SoundCloud's community-focused features.
Meulify combines local file integration with social listening, offering a hybrid experience for SoundCloud users who want more customization.
edjing Mix provides a mobile studio environment for DJs who use SoundCloud's library as a source for their live mixing performances.
Nintendo Music serves as a niche streaming platform for game soundtracks, appealing to the same audience that values specific, non-mainstream audio.
Rhythm Music provides a privacy-focused offline experience for users who want to keep their music library local and ad-free.
Qobuz targets the high-fidelity segment of SoundCloud's audience, prioritizing sound quality and editorial context over community interaction.
SiriusXM competes for the same daily listening time as SoundCloud but focuses on curated live radio and exclusive talk content.
Suno acts as a creative adjacent tool that allows users to generate original content, contrasting with SoundCloud's focus on hosting existing independent music.
Offline Player serves users who require zero-data connectivity, acting as a functional alternative to SoundCloud's streaming-dependent model.
Music Downloader provides a utility for offline file acquisition, serving users who want to bypass the streaming-only constraints of platforms like SoundCloud.
GoTune focuses on local MP3 playback, providing a simple, ad-free alternative for users who already own their music library.
SonicNest functions as a local library manager for users who prefer organizing their own files rather than relying on SoundCloud's cloud catalog.
Music Recognition functions as a discovery utility for users to identify tracks, similar to the discovery loop found within SoundCloud.
New entrants(2)
SongTrail provides a basic offline playback environment, catering to users who want to listen to their own files without streaming overhead.
Demus offers a clean interface for managing music libraries, serving as a streamlined player for users who want to avoid SoundCloud's ad density.
